The 2014 adoption calendar — produced by Stark County Job & Family Services — is filled with an array of smiles from children looking for a permanent home.

There are Marcus and Makayla's toothy smiles in March. Drew's grin in June. And a triple dose of wide-eyed playfulness by siblings Devan, Brittany and Lance to close out the year in December.

Each month features a different child or siblings.

All have at least this in common: At some point in each of their young lives, a judge placed them into the legal custody of Stark JFS Children Services. That means the court determined their parents or guardians couldn't, wouldn't or didn't properly care for them.

"They are all great kids, in their own ways," said Garret Kloots, a spokesman for JFS. "It makes our day when we find them a home ... The calendar allows them to be seen in a different light."

The calendar features 16 children. However, at any given time the agency has about 125 children available for adoption. Nearly half are between the ages of 12 and 18.

Like 14-year-old Makenna, whose glowing face represents February. In a foster home now, she likes gymnastics. She can cook pancakes, Ramen noodles and scrambled eggs. When she grows up, she wants to be a model, fashion designer, and design a few houses along the way.

She has lots of siblings, who live elsewhere.

"Maybe about 11," she said, after trying to count all of them on both her hands. Her grandma nicknamed Makenna "Mousey," because she sounded a bit squeaky as a baby.

"But I don't like cheese," she said with a smile.

Laura Smelser, Makenna's caseworker, said children in their teens need a home as much as babies and toddlers. As a child enters high school and prepares for college, or even the workplace, she said it's crucial for them to have support from a family.

"And to know they can trust that family," Smelser said.

That's all 14-year-old Kali wants next year.

"It doesn't matter who picks me," he explained. "I just like having a family. I'd be a good big brother ... if someone adopted me, I'd be grateful ... and thankful, you know."

Kali, whose photo appears in November, loves going to church and long car rides, preferably in the country. On his last report card, he earned straight A's. Down the road, he figures he'll become a scientist.

Makenna and Kali have either completed or are working on videos to enhance their chances for adoption. Both also are "Wendy's Wonderful Kids," featured by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. And, of course, they hold spots on the local calendar, now in its eighth year.

Calendars are available Fridays at Carpe Diem Coffee Shop, in downtown Canton and at Belden Village Mall. They also can be found at libraries, YMCAs and various churches and businesses.